The Connectivity Tool is used to view and change the router's configuration. The information that can be changed are the network name and password, internet settings, local network settings and more. To learn how to access the Connectivity Tool, follow the steps below: 1. [_Log in to the router's web interface_...
We are sorry to see you downgrading to our Classic software (non-Linksys Smart WiFi) on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router. Your Linksys Smart WiFi Router with Linksys cloud account software provides you a new way to experience your connected home and a growing ecosystem of apps. By downgrading your firmware, you are not a...
To establish a connection to the internet, some internet service providers (ISPs) require virtual LAN (VLAN) to be enabled on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router's WAN connection. VLAN settings configure the router to work with IPTV, VoIP and other services that may be provided by your ISP. Follow the steps below to learn h...
The USB storage tool on the Linksys Smart WiFi router will enable you to have file-sharing capabilities within your network. Once the shared folders are configured, you should be able to access your network storage on any computer that's connected to your network. Follow the instructions below to learn how to map a net...
This article will give you instructions on how to change a connected device's name and icon, and remove devices connected to your Linksys Smart WiFi Router using the **Network Map** tool. **NOTE:** The Network Map tool in some Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is labelled as **Device List**. [_Changing the icon of the...
Band Steering assigns wireless devices to the WiFi band that will provide them with the best performance. This feature balances your WiFi devices across all three bands reducing co-channel interference and increasing the available bandwidth for dual-band clients. If you need to make any changes to the WiFi, this articl...
The Guest Access feature gives you an alternative internet connectivity for your guests without compromising the confidentiality of your main WiFi. The guest's SSID is the same as the main WiFi name (SSID), followed by a -guest suffix. It is a separate network that prevents guest users from accessing any devices/clie...
The Guest Access feature allows you to create a separate network for your guests without allowing them to access your main network and the computers connected to it. This article will guide you in configuring the Guest Access feature of your Linksys Smart WiFi Router through the web interface. To learn how, follow the ...
Parental Controls allows you to limit which devices can go online on your network during specific times of the day and lets you set restrictions to up to 14 devices on your network. With Parental Controls, you can: * Block internet sites on specific devices * Restrict internet access on specific devices * Res...
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a computing standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance® which is designed to make the setting up and security configuration process of the wireless home network a lot easier. It automatically configures your wireless network name (SSID) and WPA security key, as well as the WPS-enabled wireless dev...